Malignant neoplasms associated with human immunodeficiency virus infection

Abstract

Malignancies are very common in the setting of AIDS. Kaposi's sarcoma and non-Hodgkin's disease remain the most challenging because of their morbidity and mortality. Human immunodeficiency virus acting directly and/or indirectly, and associated to other viruses or co-factors, is probably responsible for the development of neoplasms. The natural course of AIDS and associated malignancies may change in the future.